SOL Sorbitan Monostearate is an ester derived from esterification of sorbitol with edible fatty acids.
PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION
Color: Light Yellow to Cream
State: Flakes / Powder
Acid Value: Max. 10 mgKOH/g
Saponification Value: 147-157
Hydroxyl Value: 235 to 260
Moisture: Max. 1.5%
HLB: 4.7
MICROBILOGICAL SPECIFICATION
Total plate count max. 5,000 /g
Yeast and mould max. 100 /g
Coliforms absent in 0.1g
Salmonella absent in 25g
HEAVY METALS
Arsenic (As): Max. 3mg / kg
Cadmium (Cd): Max.1mg / kg
Lead (Pb): Max. 2mg / kg
Mercury (Hg): Max. 1mg / kg
APPLICATION
FOOD
As a rehydration aid in the production of active dry yeast and as an emulsifier in food products like protective coating on fruits & vegetables, confectionery.
Emulsifying agent in cake mixes, baked goods, puddings, whipped cream.
NON FOOD
Used in cosmetic applications like creams, lotions and others.
GMO INFORMATION
Non-GMO Product.
ALLERGEN DECLARATION
Allergens
Cereals containing gluten
Crustaceans
Eggs
Fish
Peanuts
Soybeans
Milk (including lactose)
Nuts
Celery
Mustard
Sesame seeds
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites (>10 mg/kg)
Lupin
Molluscs
According to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, wheat based glucose syrups including dextrose and products thereof as well as fully refined soybean oil and fat and products thereof are exempt from allergen labelling requirements.
GMO INFORMATION
25 kg Paper bag with Inner Plastic Liner
The recommended shelf life of packaged SOL SMS is two years from production date.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product to be stored on pallets away from walls in clean, cool and dry conditions and shall not be subjected to direct sunlight and foreign odours. Storage temperature - 20 ÌŠC. No guarantee for open packages.
QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS
FSSC 22000, RSPO MB, Halal, Kosher, Fssai
Frequently Asked Questions
Sorbitan Monostearate, commonly sold as Span 60, is produced by esterifying sorbitol with commercial stearic acid. It appears as a light cream to tan coloured hard, waxy powder with a slight characteristic odor and bland taste, and it is USP compliant.
Span 60 functions as a rehydration aid in the production of active dry yeast and is also used as an emulsifier in protective coatings on fruits and vegetables, confectionery, cake mixes, baked goods, puddings, and whipped cream.
Span 60 is supplied in 25 kg paper bags with inner lining and carries a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacturing when stored in a cool, dry place between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius.
